INTRODUCING: DiabetesMine's Aware-lidays Giveaway!

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Hey, it's Diabetes Awareness Month... AND the Holiday Season is right around the corner. What better time to host a five-week giveaway of some completely awesome diabetes products?

Awareness + Holidays = the 2013 DiabetesMine 'Aware-lidays' Giveaway!

In the coming weeks, you can look forward to a chance to win everything from stylish carry bags, to a set of personalized coaching sessions that will help you be an effective exerciser, to some tasty snacks designed to keep your BG levels in check and a very special stuffed animal meant to be all snugly and educational too! (Guess who?) All you have to do is leave a comment below each week's blog giveaway, following the particular prompt for that week.

Easy enough, D-Friends!

Today, we have a HUGE giveaway (10 prizes!) from Sugar Medical Supply, the small PWD-run business that we profiled in October 2011 for making a line of stylish diabetes bags for guys and gals. You may remember that company founder Carolyn Jager in New Hampshire is a fellow type 1 PWD who was 13 when she was diagnosed, following her younger sister Susan's diagnosis about five years earlier. That pair of diagnoses is what led to Sugar Medical's formation in 2009 and her launching the first product line three years ago in November 2010.

Three years later, Sugar Medical is going strong and staying mighty in the market for snazzy swag bags designed especially for us PWDs! Right now, aside from launching some cool brand-new bag offerings soon, Carolyn tells us that her little biz has just unveiled a new logo, pictured here.

Remember that Sugar Medical's meter cases all contain an adjustable velcro strap that fits 99% of the meters on the market securely, with a clear plastic portion that goes over the face of the meter so you can clearly see the screen. Carolyn also works with OmniPod for bag designs specific to Pod users -- which makes Amy very happy! Right now, Sugar Medical carries nine different bags and three OmniPod-specific bags, along with five small pouches that can be used to cart diabetes gadgets and supplies around. Options range from flowery to polka-dot to geometric multi-color designs.

But coming soon, there'll be even more! Carolyn tells us that new designs will hit the market on Dec. 10 -- just in time to catch the end of Christmas shopping season. While those bags are still under wraps and photos aren't being released yet, you'll hear the details first here at the 'Mine, we promise. What's coming are two new patterns for the OmniPod bags and six new regular cases, as well as retail packaging that will mean Sugar Medical will be able to sell through small pharmacies -- possibly coming soon to a pharmacy near you.

How cool!

In early December, Sugar Medical will be announcing each bag on its Facebook page and then placing that bag on its website for pre-sale orders for the holidays.

Meanwhile, here's what today's giveaway has in store for 'Mine readers who leave a comment below: We're giving away 10 free Sugar Medical bags, and each winner can choose one of four styles: Bella Blue, Java Bloom, Apple Blossom, or Digital Camo.

Our Aware-lidays Giveaway

To win, all you have to do is leave a comment on the blog below that answers this question:

What's your best tip for traveling with diabetes (over the holidays)?

Be sure to include the keyword "DMProducts" somewhere in your comment so we know you're interested in the goods.

You have until Friday, Nov. 8, at 5pm PST to enter. A valid email address is required to win.

The winners will be chosen using Random.org and announced via Facebook and Twitter on Monday, Nov. 11, so make sure you're following us! Good luck, Everyone.

But wait, that's not all....!

We're also excited to offer an exclusive 25% discount special to 'Mine readers!

In case you're not a giveaway winner, just head on over to Sugar Medical's website and key in the offer-code DMine25 (for a 25% discount, get it?). This coupon expires Dec. 6, so it won't include the newest bags... but it will go toward anything on the website between now and then!

Oh, and if you're curious about next week's Giveaway, we'll give you a hint: You'll have a chance to get fit AND help out a diabetes charitable cause all at the same time. Can't wait to hear from y'all!

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DMProducts...my best tip is to carry extra needles when I travel and a fresh bottle of insulin.

Lesley|2013-11-04

I have a sugar bag already which I love - but this is the first time I have clued in and realize that these are based in the state where I live and the town where I work! Tip for traveling: Test more often than usual to head off unexpected highs or lows (that might foil your cgm). I usually set alarms on my phone to remind me! DMProducts

Hannah|2013-11-04

Carry twice the supplies you think you'll need. DMProducts

Lindsey|2013-11-04

DMProducts - carry extra supplies!

Debra Harrington|2013-11-04

Always bring supplies for at least an extra week in case of holiday travel delays, and never put your diabetes supplies into checked baggage; keep it with you at all times! DMProducts.

Sue Chenoweth|2013-11-04

DMPRODUCTS - Replace the juice boxes in my car with fresh ones, bring an extra meter and backup batteries for the meter.

Jasmine|2013-11-04

DMProducts. Excellent giveaway! My best travel tip is to prepare for a variety of experiences with TSA...

Kristin Dantzler|2013-11-04

DMProducts - I always bring at least 3 times the amount of supplies that I think I will use

Laurie|2013-11-04

Carry lots of items for lows dm products

John|2013-11-04

DMProducts Always carry more than what you need, because if it can go wrong, it will go wrong, and be aware of other d folks where your going, and if you use a pump or CGMS, have the customer service number somewhere other than just the device... They can sometimes bail you out of a situation...

danielle|2013-11-04

we pack smarties instead of juice boxes for our daughter to get through security "a little" easier. and then pick up some juice boxes once we reach our destination to have on hand in case of lows.

Nancy Eubanks|2013-11-04

So far the TSA has been very understanding. I do, however, carry a letter from my daughter's doctor explaining why she needs to travel with needles, etc. I have only had to show it once but at least we have it.

Linda Devereux|2013-11-04

DM Products. Love the bags! I never thought about getting one that actually was stylish. I have extra supplies everywhere - you never want to be caught without them!

Karen La Roche|2013-11-04

those bags are so cute what a great giveaway prize for us diabetics .new to this site ,lots to catch up on now

Amanda|2013-11-04

DMProducts We use Sugar Bags and love them. I love that they can carry everything my daughter needs and she loves that they are cute bags! We've never flown with D, but we do take long road trips quite often. My biggest tip is to pack double what you need as far as supplies, and for long car rides, pack a cooler with snacks for all of the kids and make sure to bring a few extra low treats just in case little brother wants a juice or pack of smarties too.

Katie|2013-11-04

DMProducts, my travel tip would be to check more often and bring twice the supplies you think you'll need. Thanks for the chance to win one of those beautiful bags!

Timley|2013-11-04

higher elevations and higher levels of activity can cause more frequent lows, test more frequently and listen to your body a little better. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement/exhaustion of a trip.

Julie Schulman|2013-11-04

Have an electronic copy of your dosing requirements and basal rates (even if you just email it to yourself before you leave). I once had a random pump failure 2 days before xmas and if I hadn't had my insulin requirements with me (scribbled on a piece of paper as luck would have it) things would have been much worse than they were! DMProducts

Patty Wagner|2013-11-04

DMProducts - my best tip is to always pack your supplies in your carry on luggage, and pack food instead of juice for lows while traveling! Love those bags!